Gun Smoke (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 0.5
Released in 1945, Gun Smoke is a western film directed by Howard Bretherton, running about 59 minutes. “THE LAW OF THE SIX-GUN!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. U. S. Marshals Nevada Jack McKenzie and Sandy Hopkins come upon an overturned stagecoach with the driver and the passenger dead. They learn that the passenger, Hinkley, an archaeologist, has discovered an old Indian site that contains gold relics, and a gang has robbed him of the relics he was carrying. Jane Condon, daughter of Hinkley's partner who was also murdered, tells Nevada that an old Indian guide, Shag, is the only one who knows where the site is. The outlaws find Shag first, and kill him after forcing the information from him. Hinkley's son, Joel, arrives and knows where the site is and leads Nevada and Sandy there ahead of the outlaws.
Who’s in it. Gun Smoke stars Johnny Mack Brown as Marshal Nevada Jack McKenzie, Raymond Hatton as Marshal Sandy, Jennifer Holt as Jane Condon and Riley Hill as Joel Hinkley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 0.5/10, Gun Smoke has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gun Smoke page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gun Smoke tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gun Smoke (1945)?
- In US, Gun Smoke is available to stream on Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gun Smoke worth watching?
- Gun Smoke holds an audience score of 0.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gun Smoke?
- Gun Smoke stars Johnny Mack Brown, Raymond Hatton, Jennifer Holt, Riley Hill and Wen Wright.